Botswana Safaris

Botswana Safaris - Travel Tips

• April to October is regarded as the best time to safari in Botswana, after the big rains, although bird watching enthusiasts often find that December to May is particularly good.
• The waters of the Okavango Delta are usually at their highest in the middle of the dry season from late July to early August.
• Game viewing in Botswana tends to be a relaxed affair and it is an excellent destination for a family safari.
• Safaris in Zimbabwe, Namibia, South Africa or Zambia can easily be combined with Botswana.

Botswana Safaris - A Personal View

Before visiting Botswana, a guide in Zambia once told me that the cape turtle dove’s call was supposedly chanting, ‘Bots-wana, Bots-wana, Bots-wana.'

Now whenever I watch any wildlife safari documentary I can always hear the turtle dove in the background promoting safaris in Botswana with its two syllable call.

And what’s not to promote? This is probably one of the most famous African safari destinations and is where I was lucky enough to explore the channels of the Okavango Delta by mokoro (dug out canoe) and by boat safaris, be wowed by the game and the birdlife in the Linyanti region, and lastly discover the alien habitat of the Makgadikgadi Pans by quad bike.

Jo Netscher - One of Aardvark Safaris' Botswana safari specialists

Botswana Safaris - Ideas You Might Not Have Thought About

		Bushmen Safaris A conventional wildlife safari combined with a few nights at a traditional Bushmen community in the western Kalahari gives visitors the opportunity to learn about the Bushman culture. A highlight of the tour is a guided bush walk, discovering how the community manage the hunting and gathering, and thus gain a small insight into their unique way of life. Authentic grass shelters, cleverly designed to provide the normal comfort of a safari camp, accommodate visitors to the community. This rare experience offers visitors a dignified and culturally sensitive experience with an almost extinct people.
		Riding Safaris If your passion is for riding, then wildlife viewing from horseback offers the opportunity to get close to the wildlife and fully appreciate the sights and sounds of the bush without a vehicle. Botswana Riding safaris are of varying length and follow natural game trails. Riders may come across herds of buffalo, zebra or elephant and often have the opportunity to gallop alongside plains animals.
		A Mobile Safari in Botswana. A fixed departure mobile camping safari gives visitors the opportunity to experience Botswana’s wildlife in the company of your own private vehicle and guide. Visitors have the chance to explore on foot and by mokoro canoe. Overnight accommodations are in simple, comfortable tents on private campgrounds where you will discover the small luxuries of mobile camping; chilled sundowners, delicious meals cooked over an open fire, hot showers, and the open African skies.
		Elephant Safaris Abu Camp offers the ultimate elephant back safari in Botswana’s Okavango Delta. Visitors have a unique opportunity to experience and understand these wonderful animals. Join in with the elephants during their hedonistic routine of relaxed enjoyment - eating, bathing, relaxing and taking long walks through the bush. Wildlife viewing takes on a new and striking perspective as you gaze over the vast horizon.
		Green Season Superb Value Deals. Take advantage of superb value prices at some of Botswana’s best destinations by traveling in the green season from March to May. This time of year is spectacular, everywhere bursting with new life, lush green vegetation, vivid colors and dramatic African skies. The channels and lagoons are full, and this is when birders love to view the migratory birds in exotic breeding plumage. Game viewing is also excellent since the wildlife and young are pushed together into the drier areas.